In February, the FBI interviewed Immanuel's pastor.

On March 3, omitting any mention of the interview, he told members he couldn't 'speculate on what law enforcement is doing or will do in the future but...there's no investigation against the church.'

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Immanuel, Little Rock volunteer arrested on sexual assault • Biblical Recorder brnow.org/news/immanuel-…

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Months ago, the FBI began investigating accusations of child sexual abuse involving a former Immanuel Baptist volunteer. Steven Smith, the pastor at the time, was interviewed by law enforcement in February but withheld the news from his congregation. arkansasonline.com/news/2024/apr/…

Former Immanuel Baptist volunteer surrenders to police, accused of 1st degree sexual assault involving a minor. Before resigning as Immanuel's pastor, Steven Smith had repeatedly portrayed Reagan Gray's conduct as not criminal; law enforcement disagreed. arkansasonline.com/news/2024/apr/…

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Looks like a painting by William Blake… facebook.com/groups/2127373…

At the start of totality, a wall of clouds. But they parted and it was wonderful

Lead Pastor Steven Smith delivers his farewell sermon at Immanuel Baptist Church; praised Sunday for his communication, preaching and fundraising skills and his leadership during Covid-19 and after the March, 31 2023 tornado. arkansasonline.com/news/2024/apr/…

Easter Monday pilgrimage, begun during World War II, continues to draw multitudes. arkansasonline.com/news/2024/apr/…

Famous Irish poet coming to Arkansas; free public appearance. arkansasonline.com/news/2024/apr/…

Free campsites available for eclipse chasers in Arkansas. Just off the Interstate! arkansasonline.com/news/2024/apr/…

I’m on pilgrimage today, walking five miles to St. Alban’s Cathedral with the kind folks from St. Michael and All Angels in Hatfield.

Happy Easter from London.

A tornado devastated a Methodist church on Friday, March 31, 2023. “That Saturday morning when we were standing out front in tears, we all looked at each other and said, 'We'll rise from the ashes. Like a Phoenix, we will rise,'' one member recalled.

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Arkansas Episcopal Bishop John Harmon recalls Easter services growing up in Liberia: Fresh-cut palm fronds, a pre-dawn Vigil and the singing of “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today.” arkansasonline.com/news/2024/mar/…

After a tornado leveled their old building, an Assembly of God congregation gets a new home. “We're going to commit that place to the Lord -- every nook, crack and cranny of it, and we're going to bless it in Jesus' name,' the pastor said.

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Baptist Press’s report on this week’s news from Immanuel Baptist Church. baptistpress.com/resource-libra…

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UPDATE: Following its pastor's resignation, one influential Southern Baptist church will switch from 'oral tradition'-based governance to written bylaws. One Sunday AM service will be cut. Executive pastor says he's working with deacons on 'path forward.' arkansasonline.com/news/2024/mar/…